The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein Series
“Hey, Is That Teddy Roosevelt?
A look into Goldfield, NV history
Gans vs.Nelson Fight
Durin’ the mining boom of the early 20th century, Nevada was a crazy place! Towns poppin’ up everywhere. Fortunes won and lost almost overnight. And some of the craziest money-makin’ schemes bein’ hatched to take advantage of all the newfound wealth. Characters such as Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and even Mark Twain roamed the Nevada desert, hopin’ to make their mark on history. And one of the boldest of these characters produced one of the most promoted events in the Wild West’s most glamorous boom town! Continue reading Boxing, Gold Mines and A Long Bar in Goldfield, NV History
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Thanksgiving Holiday Destinations For Desert Travelers
By L. Bremner
November marks the national holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a time when we get together with friends and family to be thankful for what we have. It is also a great holiday for outdoor activities in the desert region. The weather is cooler and with the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, we will have some time off to explore the desert.
One of the biggest vacation spots for the holiday weekend in the desert is Glamis a.k.a. Imperial Sand Dunes in CA. OHV (off-highway vehicle) enthusiasts from all over the country, gather for a weekend of fun with their OHV toys. Continue reading T-day Desert-style
Day Trip To Fossil Canyon and Painted Gorge
By L. Bremner of DesertUSA.com
There are two points of interest near Ocotillo, Fossil Canyon and Painted Gorge. Fossil Canyon is known for it’s geological history and fossils. Painted Gorge is another area of geological interest.
Ocotillo was our starting point for this road trip. It is a quaint little desert community located on Interstate 8 where S2 heads northward into the southern region of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. From Ocotillo we took S2 north to Shell Canyon Road, which is a graded road for approximately 3 miles. We continued on Shell Canyon Road until the graded road turns into a dirt road that leads into Fossil Canyon (also known as Shell Canyon or Alverson Canyon).
Continue reading Road Trip To Painted Gorge & Fossil Canyon
The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein
The Dog Who Blogs
What Happens in Vegas….Goes To Pahrump?
Binion's Horseshoe Casino
This next story is a little off the beaten path for me. Ya see, my road trippin’ blogs normally center around Nevada’s history in the Wild West, ya know, cowboys, Indians, prospectors, mules, that kinda stuff. But some of this state’s most intriguin’ stories are also some of the most current…and definitely some of the most bizarre. And I think I’ve found one that really goes to the heart of what makes this a facinatin’ state, and Las Vegas an incredibly interestin’ city. Here my friends, for your readin’ pleasure, is The Death of Ted Binion, as seen through the eyes of Mitch Kumstein. Continue reading What Happens in Vegas… Goes To Pahrump?
One of Chef Ara's Recipes.
Holiday Recipes For Indoor and Outdoor Cooking
by DesertRoadTrippin.com
I thought it would it would be fun to feature some of our favorite holiday recipes for the month of November. Some recipes are for camping/outdoor cooking and other recipes are designed to be made in the kitchen. Continue reading Thanksgiving Southwest-Style
